Mediators working to bridge gaps in faltering Gaza truce talks
The indirect negotiations in Qatar appear deadlocked after both sides blamed the other for blocking a deal for the release...
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Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 43 as truce talks deadlocked
On the ground, civil defense agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said at least 43 people were killed in the latest Israeli...
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US firm on nuclear accord as Iran casts blame
US officials warned that Iran's advances could eventually make a return to the JCPOA pointless.
- US officials warned that Iran's advances could eventually make a return to the JCPOA pointless
- Foreign ministry of Iran said that more than one issue was pending between Iran and US
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As major economies meet, US looks to increase pressure on Russia
Russian officials are expected to participate remotely in this year's G20 meeting led by Indonesia.
- Russian officials are expected to participate remotely in this year's G20 meeting led by Indonesia
- IMF and World Bank warned that the Ukraine war has devastating impact on global economy
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Algeria demands W.Sahara ‘clarifications’ from Madrid
Algeria, which backs the Polisario independence movement in the former Spanish colony, had in March recalled its envoy to Madrid.
- Algeria, which backs the Polisario independence movement in the former Spanish colony, had in March recalled its envoy to Madrid
- The Polisario waged a long armed struggle in Western Sahara for independence from Morocco before reaching a ceasefire in 1991
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King of Jordan asks Israel to respect sanctity of Al-Aqsa
King Abdullah stressed that maintaining calm requires Israel to respect the historical and legal status quo in Al Aqsa Mosque.
- It includes ceasing all illegal and provocative measures that violate it and could push towards further escalation
- King Abdullah directed Jordan to continue its regional and international efforts and communications to stop Israeli escalation
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UN experts ask Australia to repatriate its citizens from Syria
United Nations human rights experts have asked the Australian government to repatriate 46 of its citizens from detention camps in Syria,...
- Ten UN special rapporteurs said bringing this group -- which includes 30 children, some as young as two years old -- home to Australia was "the only legal and humane response".
- The UN experts described the situation in the Al-Hol and Roj camps as "uncertain and sordid" for Australian citizens.
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Iran’s President Raisi warns Israel against ‘any action’
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Monday that the armed forces would not let arch-foe Israel rest if it took...
- "You must know that if you try to take any action against the Iranian nation... our armed forces will not leave you in peace," Raisi said, during a military parade
- Last month, Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the military's ideological arm, said it fired a dozen ballistic missiles at a "strategic" site in Arbil
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Iran says US ‘responsible for delays’ to revive nuclear deal
Iran on Monday said an agreement with world powers to revive the 2015 nuclear deal was still not in sight,...
- Iran has been engaged in efforts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia directly, and the United States indirectly
- Khatibzadeh on Monday blamed Washington for delays to restore the nuclear deal
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Turkey launches new ‘offensive’ against Kurdish rebels in Iraq
Turkey on Monday said it has launched a new air and ground offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq...
- Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said commando units, unmanned aerial vehicles and attack helicopters were pounding Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) hideouts
- Designated as a terrorist group by Ankara and its Western allies, the PKK has been waging an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984
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Iraqi PM sets up workgroup to coordinate gas supply with Iran
Al-Kadhimi asked the workgroup to visit Iran and remove the obstacles hindering the supply of gas to Iraqi electricity power...
- Al-Kadhimi asked the workgroup to visit Iran and remove the obstacles hindering the supply of gas to Iraqi electricity power plants
- Earlier this month, Iraqi Electricity Minister Adel Karim had said that Iraq will need to import gas from Iran at least for the next couple of years
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Saudi Arabia pushed Yemen’s president to step down: report
Saudi Arabia pushed Yemen's president to step down earlier this month, and officials have confined him to his home and...
- Journal said that Riyadh's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave Hadi a written decree delegating his powers to the council
- Some Saudi officials had threatened to publicize what they said was evidence of Hadi's corruption in their efforts to convince him to step down
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Israeli settler violence ‘must stop’: French FM
French minister denounced anti-Palestinian rhetoric and "even calls to commit war crimes" by Israeli officials, after some Netanyahu allies have...
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China, Russia blame US for stoking Middle East tensions
The US forces targeted many positions in Syria and Iraq in retaliation for a drone attack on a base in...
- Russian ambassador said US attacks are aimed to stoke the conflict
- China's ambassador said US actions will worsen the "tit-for-tat violence in the Middle East"
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WW3 may begin before US President Biden’s term ends, Trump says
NEW YORK, US - World War III may break out before US President Joe Biden leaves office, former US president...
- Trump alleged that that Biden's policy had turned the world into hell and was leading the United States to a bloodbath.
- The US presidential election will be held in November and incumbent Joe Biden said that he would seek re-election.
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Russian foreign minister to speak at Valdai Middle East Conference
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the 13th Middle East Conference of the Valdai...
- The 13th conference is taking place at a time when the region is under the microscope amid the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
- Experts are likely to discuss ways to come to a comprehensive settlement in the Middle East, the legacy of colonial policy.